4 Ways to Keep in Touch After Internship

Now that you’ve finished your internship, don’t yet to think that your job is done. You’ve managed to expand your network with professionals so there’s no point if you don’t maintain your relationship with them. It’s important to keep in touch after internship whether or not you want to stay in the industry. After all, they’ve taken care of you during the internship and you still can seek advice from them. Here are top 4 recommendations to keep in touch after internship.

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Thank you notes

No need to wait any longer. Learn to keep in touch right after you finished the internship. Sending an email to express your gratitude wouldn’t cost anything. There must be something you want to say after the incredible internship you’ve experienced. Besides email, another option is to send a nice hand-written thank you note. It’s enough to make someone remember you. No need to talk much. Just thank your boss and make sure they know that you’ve learn so much. Also, be sure to say in the note that you’re looking forward to work with them in the future.

3 times rule

Do keep in touch but remember to be strategic. You can try to do in in semester basis. Find the right time. And if you do, just keep it simple. For example, if you see your boss or coworkers appear on the news, send an email and congratulate them. You can also just saying hello and ask for their update. Ask advice if you really need it. Just make sure you don’t do it more than 3 times a year. You don’t need to contact them too much because it can get really annoying.

Don’t forget social media

Social media is the best platform to keep yourself updated. You can follow the company’s social media or even their personal social media. But don’t stop at following them. Be present. Show them you take interest even though you’re no longer work with them. You can like or leave a comment on their post. No need to do it in every single of their post, of course. But it’s good to keep up with them to know what’s going on.

Meet up, if possible

The most effective way to keep in touch after internship is to meet the person face to face and have an enganging conversation. So, if it’s possible, arrange a coffee, lunch, or dinner meeting. A real conversation is more meaningful rather than email. You can keep up with their life and ask for advices as well. Show that you care with the relationship. If you can’t arrange a meeting, you can also visit the company or join it’s annual events. But remember to inform them beforewards. Make sure you take any opportunity to meet people at the company you used tow work. It’s a great way to keep in touch and remind them about your existence.

Though some people still underestimate it, it's really important to keep in touch with your past coworkers and also your fellow interns. Their contacts and your relationship can be your valuable resources for your future career. Don't be shy to reach out or send updates about yourself. You may think your life update is not important, but some company take real interest in hearing how their former interns are doing. You can also use them to seek proffesional advice.